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A Robust Discovery Platform for the Identification of Novel Mediators of Melanoma Metastasis
Published on: March 8, 2022
Metastatic malignant melanoma from unsuspected primary, diagnosed on cervical lymphnode FNAC
Andleeb Abrari1, Mehar Aziz, S C Sharma
1Department of Pathology & Department of ENT, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh.
Abstract:
Cervical lymphnodal metastases from unsuspected primary melanoma is a particularly refractory clinical diagnostic situation. Judicious use of FNAC may render the correct diagnosis if discriminant criteria are strictly adhered to. Two cases with enlarged cervical lymphnodes, diagnosed as metastatic malignant melanoma on cytology, are reported.
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